On Memorial Day weekend, as America plans to celebrate its 250th birthday, Margaret Brennan sat down with two Medal of Honor recipients, retired Army Lt. Col. William Swenson and retired Army Command Sergeant Major Matthew Williams, both of whom were awarded their medals for valor in battle during their service in Afghanistan.
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Medal of Honor recipients Lt. Col. William Swenson (Ret.), Command Sgt. Matthew Williams (Ret.)
On Memorial Day weekend, as America plans to celebrate its 250th birthday, Margaret Brennan sat down with two Medal of Honor recipients, retired Army Lt. Col. William Swenson and retired Army Command Sergeant Major Matthew Williams, both of whom were awarded their medals for valor in battle during t
Published May 24, 2026, 4:37 PM
Updated May 24, 2026, 4:53 PM1.4K
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